Cirò Marina
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Ciro Marina, Italy
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Ciro Marina is a new basin constructed for pleasure yachts and fishing vessels at the town of Ciro on the western side of the Golfo di Taranto, 20 miles N of Crotone and two miles S of Punta Alice. It is a useful port of call for smaller yachts (up to 15 metres) sailing into or out of the gulf rather than sailing straight across it.
Charts
- British Admiralty 187
- Italian charts 919, 25
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
During the summer the prevailing winds in the Ionian are light to moderate SW or SE seabreezes. In spring and autumn northerly winds are more frequent and can quickly rise to near gale force, especially in the lee of high mountain ranges. Winds in summer are generally light from the Straits of Messina until reaching the Golfo di Squillace between Rocella Ionica and Le Castella. With anything W in the wind, it tends to funnel down here over the mountains of southern Calabria, bringing strong gusts and raising an uncomfortable sea. The conditions to avoid, however, when cruising this part of the Ionian coast are strong southerlies. The harbours here are few and far between and none of them are really safe to enter in such conditions. Further east in the Gulf of Taranto local seabreezes predominate during the summer, although a light to moderate northerly is not uncommon.
Sources for weather information:
- There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation.
- The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16.
- Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at Roma, Cagliari (Sardinia) and Augusta (Sicily).
There are no hazards in the approach to Ciro Marina. The long breakwater extending along the line of the beach is visible on the approach. It is reported that part of the main breakwater has been damaged in winter storms, but is currently under repair (December 2010). Entry to the harbour is from due N, avoiding the ballasting around the end of the entrance piers. Yachts normally berth alongside in the innermost (southernmost) basin, where there are two pontoons and associated quays.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
The harbour can accommodate up to 340 vessels up to a maximum length of 15 metres. Transit yachts normally berth alongside on the eastern quay opposite the pontoons. Depths in the basin are from 3.0 - 5.0 metres. Shelter is excellent. Showers and toilets reported available.
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Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
Hard standing. Slipway. Mobile crane. Basic engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Wood and fiberglass hull repairs. Divers.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station on SE quay in the inner basin. Some water points on the quay. No electricity.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Good provisions in the town of Ciro.
Eateries
- Numerous restaurants in the town of Ciro.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Rental outlets in the town
Garbage Disposal
- Bins on the quay.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Railway station with trains to most destinations.
- Local and international flights from Crotone airport.
- E90 road connects to Taranto and Reggio di Calabria
Routes/Passages To/From Ciro Marina
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Data compiled form web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 16:33, 20 December 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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